Sodexo (ENXTPA:SW): Reassessing Valuation After Joe Ganci’s Promotion to Lead Key U.S. Turnaround Units

Sodexo (ENXTPA:SW) just put Joe Ganci in charge of its U.S. Corporate Services and Energy and Resources units, a leadership shift that sits right at the heart of its turnaround story.

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Despite appointing Ganci to accelerate a U.S. turnaround, Sodexo’s share price return has slipped around 15% over the last quarter and is sharply negative year to date. This signals fading momentum even as management leans into growth initiatives.

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With the share price languishing despite steady revenue and earnings growth and trading at a notable discount to analyst targets, should investors view Sodexo as misunderstood value, or assume the market is already discounting its future recovery?

Most Popular Narrative Narrative: 18.3% Undervalued

With Sodexo last closing at €44.50 against a narrative fair value of about €54.44, the story centers on modest growth but firmer cash flows ahead.

The ramp-up of key contracts, notably in Healthcare with organizations like Captis, is anticipated to contribute significantly to revenue in fiscal year '26 and beyond, as delays in the current fiscal year are resolved. The intensification of sales and retention efforts in North America, with a focus on branded offers and sales team incentives, aims to enhance contract wins and retention rates, supporting future revenue growth.

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Result: Fair Value of $54.44 (UNDERVALUED)

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However, weaker North American contract execution and ongoing macro pressure in European facilities management could easily derail those earnings and valuation assumptions.

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